Ms Maev Nic Lochlainn:

It was launched and there were advertisements in the national newspapers. We received 35 unique submissions, 27 of which were from those working in the sector - 25 of whom appeared to be drivers, one who appeared to be a fleet owner and one was a repair specialist. It seems that there were a further eight responses from outside of the rickshaw sector even though we had specifically invited views from the sector. In essence, the majority of views expressed desired to have the sector regulated and they raised the kind of issues we have been discussing today such as insurance, driver registration, vehicle registration and the benefits for tourism. A view that emerged from it was the industry is good for tourism and supports job creation for students. That was the response from the consultation.